Agenda: This event provides an overview of expectations for Startup Weekend Chandler, which aims to identify and unify the local startup community. People from different skill backgrounds join to work on projects. It is not necessary to be registered for Startup Weekend Chandler to attend.

Agenda: Meet with other business professionals on Wednesdays to collaborate and share ideas about how to make each other more money. Bring 50 business cards and prepare a one-minute presentation about your business. Call or e-mail lklauber@cox.net to RSVP.

Agenda: Learn how to speak with poise and confidence in front of groups. Toastmasters is an international organization, founded in 1924, dedicated to helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Meetings held Thursday mornings.

Agenda: Join David Dreas, a financial adviser from Edward Jones, the first and third Thursday of the month for an informal gathering where financial advisers provide updates on the stock market and the economy in a relaxed environment. Call to reserve a seat.

Cost: Free.

Information/registration: 602-482-0168.

DOBSON RANCH TOASTMASTERS

When: 6:30-8 a.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 24.

Where: Dobson Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa.

Agenda: This professional networking group meets at 6:30 a.m. Thursdays. Guests are welcome.

Cost: Free.

Information/registration: 480-644-2291.

CONEXIONES EXPO

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday.

Where: Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale.

Agenda: Expo offers bilingual entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive information on products and services available for their businesses.

Agenda: Learn about the changes and updates in employment law at this conference, which features radio personality Pat McMahon speaking on "Giving Arizona a Business Makeover." Additional presentations include a medical-marijuana update and legislative review; wage-and-hour enforcement information; managing intermittent leave with Family and Medical Leave Act; and employment law myth. There is also a session on the Americans with Disabilities Act. E-mail registration@msec.org to register or call. Presented by the Mountain States Employers Council Inc.

Agenda: This conference fosters leadership skills for people in all positions and fields. Learn how to engage others in discussions effectively, consider planning and evidence-based policy change. Registration required. See website for details.

Agenda: The workshops cover fundamentals of strategic business leadership, developing a vision, and creating and implementing an action plan. Attendees also are taught about opportunities to become board members. Hosted by the Alternative Board, an international organization providing peer advisory boards and coaching services to business owners, CEOs and company presidents. Sessions are available at 8 and 11:30 a.m. A continental breakfast or lunch is provided. Presented by the Alternative Board, Valley of the Sun. Registration required.

Agenda: Grow your business through word-of-mouth referrals in a group of non-competing businesses that meet each week to refer business to one another.

Cost: Call.

Sponsor: Business Network International.

Info/registration: 480-802-4077.

EAST VALLEY BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP

When: 7-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays.

Where: Denny's Restaurant, 1368 N. Cooper Road, Gilbert.

Agenda: Business referral networking.

Cost: Call.

Info/registration: Everett Cook, 602-320-5229.

GILBERT TOASTMASTERS CLUB

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Where: Page Park Center, 132 W. Bruce Ave., Gilbert.

Agenda: To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Agenda: Get essential information for planning corporate, industry or association meetings and conferences. The National Speakers Association is an organization of professional speakers, trainers, facilitators and consultants.